Basic Embroidery Techniques

Basically, there are many techniques applied when doing embroidery or stitches. I don't have any basic for the stitches, but i really want to learn. Yesterday, I google for the technique, and here are some of the stitches and embroidery techniques for beginner that I think it is the best for the first lesson and beginner like me.

Basic Embroidery Techniques
1. Straight Stitch


1. Bring up at A, pull through.
2. Insert down at B, pull through.

2. Japanese Ribbon Stitch

1. Bring up at A, pull through.
2. Lay ribbon flat on fabric and insert needle at B, piercing ribbon and pulling through slowly. Ribbon will curl into B, so don't pull tightly, or effect will be lost. To vary curl, pierce B to right or left of center of ribbon width.

Tip: If ribbon appears straight and narrow, make another stitch on top of first one.

3. Lady Daisy


Use for petals or leaves with ribbon, floss, or perle cotton
1. Bring up at A, pull through.

2. Make loop in direction of other end of stitch and insert at B, a thread or two to side of A. Pull out at C, in direction needle points until loose loop is formed, then stitch back down at D. Note: To prevent ribbon from twisting when it's drawn through fabric after pulling out at C, arrange it around needle so it's flat. Gently hold in place with thumb while sliding needle and ribbon through.

4. French Knots

1. Bring up at A, pull through. Holding ribbon or thread, lay needle on top.

2. Wrap ribbon or thread around needle two to three times. Insert needle at B a thread or two from A. Gently slide wrapped ribbon/thread down needle to rest against fabric, and pull through.

5. Stem Stitch

Use this stitch for flower stems and outlining.

1. Bring up at A, pull through.

2. Insert needle at B on stem line. Holding thread below line, pull out at C directly in line with last stitch (not above or below) and 1/8 in. from B, pull through. Continue to end of line, making sure thread is always held below line of stitching.



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